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The Infernal Mace is a rare weapon that deals extra poison damage and is found in Act 3 of Baldur’s Gate 3 by looting from NPCs.
In Baldur’s Gate 3, weapons come in a variety of forms, dealing damage, providing bonuses, and weapon actions. Moreover, each player will need weapon proficiency to wield the chosen weapon properly, and this can get complex. We explain the Infernal Mace, how to get it, and how to use it in this guide.
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What is the Infernal Mace in BG3?
Obtained in Act 3, the Infernal Mace is a +2 one-handed weapon that grants the Infernal weapon special effect. The infernal weapon deals an additional 3 poison damage on hit. Additionally, the Infernal Mace has the Concussive Mash weapon action, which can daze your enemy with an action. However, you can only use this weapon with simple weapon proficiency. Most classes and builds can use simple weapons outside of spell casters like Sorcerer and Wizard. The Cleric uniquely has Mace weapon proficiency, leaving you with almost every class being able to equip the Infernal Mace.
All Infernal Mace features in BG3:
- Weapon Type: Mace
- Damage: 1d6 + 2 + strength modifier (bludgeoning)
- Requirements: Simple Weapon Proficiency
- Rarity: Rare
- Location
- Steel Watch Foundry: Looted from Black Gauntlets of Bane Borri Paver, Hahns Rives, Ifran, Indora Ralston, Tamia Holzt.
- Wyrm’s Rock Fortress: Looted from Black Gauntlets of Bane Aischa, Greyward, Ignur, and Mohlen.
- Felogyr’s Fireworks: Looted from Black Gauntlets of Bane Uva and Fists of Bane Hyrriet, and Volgu Drak.
- Weight: 1.8 kg / 3.6 lb
- Value: 190 gp
- Bonuses
- Infernal Weapon: On a hit, this weapon deals an additional 3 poison damage.
How to get Infernal Mace in BG3?
To get the Infernal Mace in Baldur’s Gate 3, kill and loot Black Gauntlets of Bane NPC from the steel Watch Foundry, Wyrm’s Rock Fortress, or Felogyr’s Fireworks. The easiest way to obtain the Infernal Mace is by visiting the main area in the Steel Watch Foundry and rescuing the Gondians. Entering the main area will cause a cutscene and possible fight with the Black Gauntlet NPC, which will drop the Infernal Mace.
Wyrm’s Rock Fortress
A second option to get the Inferanl Mace is by killing and looting from the Black Gauntlets of Bane NPCs Aischa, Greyward, Ignur, and Mohlen. You can find these NPC in the audience chamber of Wyrm’s Rock Fortress after the intial encounter with Gortash.
Felogyr’s Firework
The final method for obtaining the Infernal Mace is by killing and looting from the Black Gauntlets of Bane NPCs Uva and Fists of Bane Hyrriet, and Volgu Drak. These NPC are found hiding on the third floor which can be accessed via the fly spell.
How to use Infernal Mace in BG3?
The best use for the Infernal Mace is with a Cleric who hasn’t obtained the legendary Mace the Blood of Lathander in Act 1. You can coat your weapon with posions to increase damage or add the poisoned status efffect.
However, the best use for the Infernal Mace is to kill and loot the NPCs and sell off multiple copies to massively boost your gold in Act 3.
FAQs About Infernal Mace in Baldur’s Gate 3
1. Question: How do I know which weapons my character can use Infernal Mace?
Answer: Your character sheet will say what type of weapon proficiency your character has. If you are not proficient, you won’t be able to perform weapon actions but can still equip the weapon. Hover over to see your proficiencies and whether you can equip. Race plays a factor into weapon proficiency as well.
2. Question: Can the Infernal Mace be enchanted or upgraded?
Answer: No, the Infernal Mace cannot be enchanted or upgraded.
3. Question: Is Infernal Mace a good weapon?
Answer: No, Infernal Mace is a weak weapon in Act 3. However, it’s useful to loot all the NPCs and sell for extra gold.
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